Illinois Coalition Against
The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) is a not-for-profit corporation comprising 31 community-based sexual assault crisis centers working collaboratively to end sexual violence. Based in Springfield, Illinois, ICASA serves as a statewide coalition that coordinates services and advocacy across its member organizations. Each member center provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, counseling, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their significant others, while also delivering prevention education programs throughout Illinois schools and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+47.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$31.2M
+31.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$975K
+31.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ICASA's mission is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims. To accomplish these goals, ICASA:
- Advocates for public policy that prevents sexual violence and guarantees sensitivity to victims
- Uses public education to change societal attitudes about the causes and consequences of sexual violence
- Assists with healing from the trauma of sexual violence through creation and support of community programs that provide advocacy, counseling, and education
Primary funding focus areas include human services, nonprofit support, and poverty alleviation.
Grantmaking
ICASA allocates 99% of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds to its 30 local member sexual assault crisis centers to provide:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICASA's grantmaking and services focus primarily on Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (ending June 2025):
- Total Assets: $8,309,646
- Total Giving: $31,205,264
- Annual Revenue: $29,158,206
- Annual Expenses: $29,160,513
Staffing: ICASA employs 6 people at the state organization level, with a 9.1% year-over-year growth in staffing.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,309,646 | $5,618,793 | $7,337,222 |
| Revenue | $34,357,587 | $26,322,413 | $30,746,028 |
| Expenses | $34,343,633 | $26,303,856 | $30,737,795 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,710 | $13,466 | $13,529 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Illinois Coalition Against
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ywca Metro Chicago ($4,315,375), Resilience ($1,734,004), Clove Alliance ($1,475,647).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NWCASA ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $1,113,225 |
| MUTUAL GROUND INC AURORA, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $629,682 |
| METRO EAST EVERY SURVIVOR COUNTS BELLEVILLE, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $551,296 |
| YWCA MCLEAN COUNTY BLOOMINGTON, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $937,491 |
| SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT CENTER CARBONDALE, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $770,278 |
| PREVAIL ILLINOIS CHARLESTON, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $1,030,429 |
| YWCA METRO CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $4,315,375 |
| MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION CHICAGO, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $863,447 |
| RESILIENCE CHICAGO, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $1,734,004 |
| SURVIVOR RESOURCE CENTER DANVILLE, IL | SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $1,249,559 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carrie Ward serves as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA PLASCENCIA | BOARD MEMBER, RECORDER | 1 | — |
| MEGAN DUESTERHAUS | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE ADAMSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLA BARRETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GOLLIDAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA ODOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TINA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROCIO LOZANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONNA JACOBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCIE SHERIDAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHY BYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BECKY VERSLUYS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN KARP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH MASKELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GWEN BRAMLET-HECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDY T WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAHANI HAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA GODFREY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRAEY NOE-SLACH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE BOLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELANIE WHITMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN WRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERICA ENGLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY JOY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MUNOZ-RIPLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN BURSZTYNSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAYA KOLISETTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA KELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARRIE WARD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $131,805 |
| SARAH COUNSEL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $124,192 |
| SEAN BLACK | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $93,824 |
Contact Information
- Address: 100 N 16th St, Springfield, IL 62703
- Phone: (217) 753-4117
- Website: icasa.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Illinois Coalition Against fund?
ICASA's mission is two-fold: to end sexual assault violence and to alleviate the suffering of sexual assault victims. To accomplish these goals, ICASA: • Advocates for public policy that prevents sexual violence and guarantees sensitivity to victims • Uses public education to change societal attitudes about the causes and consequences of sexual violence • Assists with healing from the trauma of sexual violence through creation and support of community programs that provide advocacy, counseling,…
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Coalition Against?
ICASA allocates 99% of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds to its 30 local member sexual assault crisis centers to provide: • 24-hour hotline services • 24-hour access to in-person medical advocacy • Criminal justice advocacy • Counseling • Professional training • Information and referral services • Institutional advocacy ICASA also allocates 90% of Department of Human Services general revenue funds to support member organizations. Typical grant awards range from $45,767 to $4,757,401.
Where does Illinois Coalition Against make grants?
ICASA's grantmaking and services focus primarily on Illinois.
What size grants does Illinois Coalition Against award?
In 2025, Illinois Coalition Against awarded 32 grants totaling $31.2M — an average of about $975K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illinois Coalition Against's EIN?
Illinois Coalition Against's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1063491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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